Welcome to Fairmount Fire Department

The 100% Volunteer Protective Company #1 of the Fairmount Fire Department was formed in 1942 to cover the rapidly growing southeastern portion of The Town of Camillus. Located inside of Onondaga County in Central New York, Fairmount is located five miles west of the City of Syracuse, and is a proud member of Onondaga County's Western Section Line Officers Association. Being a suburb of Syracuse, Fairmount is a densely populated area consisting of single family homes, numerous multi-family apartment complexes, and several large Industrial and commercial business zones. Welcome to our website, and feel free to contact any of our members with questions or comments.

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FFD before the Memorial Day Parade

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Mission Statement of the Fairmount Fire Department

It is the mission of the Fairmount Fire Department to protect the lives and property of the residents and visitors of our community from fire, medical emergencies and hazardous conditions created by man or nature. We will accomplish our mission through a professional commitment to fire prevention, education, and prompt effective delivery of emergency services. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and utilize all necessary resources and training to adapt to the challenges of our evolving world while upholding the traditions of our forefathers with "Courage, Integrity, Pride and Honor."

Two members get scba interior classification

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Congratulations to Sal Fischetti, Mike Hurley for receiving their A classification to be an interior firefighter. On Sunday, June 26th a few Fairmount members along with C-1 did a live burn in a shed next to the house that was donated to the FD. The topic was basic engine ops and apparatus placement. Afterwards, before picking up, members had the opportunity to train some future members!

5214 Corporal Welch Rd

Friday, June 26, 2009

While out on two other alarms, Fairmount was alerted to respond as mutual aid to 5214 Corporal Welch rd in the Howlett Hill fire district for a reported basement fire. Fairmount E-4 was clearing a transformer fire and C-3 was clearing an alarm activation. The box calls for Truck-1 but HHFD C-1 requested Fairmount E-4 start also. HHFD C-2 went on scene and advised smoke showing from 2 sides of the structure and requested a Signal 99. Fairmount E-4 was first due pulling a crosslay and making a quick hit on the fire which actually was in the utility room of the structure. Truck-1 went enroute shortly after Engine-4. The assignment was reduced shortly after E-4's arrival. Units overhauled and checked for extension, clearing in about an hour. Units on scene Fairmount E-4, T-1, Howlett Hill E-3, Marcellus L-33, Camillus E-5.

Shortly after extinguishment

08 Kings Court

Sunday, May 31, 2009

At 1441 hours Fairmount along with mutual aid from Taunton, Solvay, Onondaga Hill and Howlett Hill were activated for a reported kitchen fire at Kings Gate apartment complex. Cars 1 and 3 went on scene and advised active fire per residents. Upon further invesitgation, car 3 advised fire was out. Command held with Fairmount Engine-4, Truck-1 and Taunton Ladder-5. Units did extensive ventilation and overhaul to check for extension and used one line to mop up. All units cleared within 30 minutes. Thank you to all mutual aid

3612 W Genesee St

Sunday, May 31, 2009

At 1212 hrs Fairmount was activated for a reported vehicle fire next to a building. Car-3 went on scene and reported engine compartment fire near a propane storage cabinet. Engine 6 went enroute shortly after dispatch and went on scene pulling the front bumper line and extinguishing the fire. Car-3 held with himself and Engine-6 only and units cleared in approx 20 minutes

Dodgeball Tournament

Saturday, May 30, 2009

On May 30th, Fairmount Fire Department entered 2 teams into a dodgeball tournament for the American Diabetes association at Shove Park. Although neither team made it past the semi-finals, fun was had by all. Thanks to all that participated!

Live Fire Training

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

On May 26th the Fairmount Fire Dept utilized training houses on hinsdale road to do live fire training. Some simulations were kitchen fires, garage fires and outdoor fires with extension. It was a very good training for all.

Two FF's rescuing a victim

Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 25, 2009

On May 25th Fairmount participated in the annual Town of Camillus memorial day parade. Every piece was displayed in the parade and fun was had by all.

A couple of the guys sucking up to the
chief

Everyone in front of Rescue-1

Mock DWI Drill

Thursday, May 14, 2009

On May 14th, Fairmount Fire Department put on a demonstration for the West Genesee High School senior class. The simulation was a two car motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries. WAVES ambulance and Camillus PD also assisted. Fairmount utilized Cars 2 and 3 and Rescue-1 and Engine-6 for the demonstration.

IRTB Class

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

While in New Mexico for the Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings train the trainer program, some of Fairmounts members made time to stop at some NM firehouses. Special Thanks to The Carrizozo Volunteer Fire Dept, Los Alamos County FD and Santa Fe FD for the tremendous hospitality!

Fairmount FF's with Carrizozo Rescue-1

The chief and two members of the
Carrizozo FD. Thanks for the chili!

Rt. 5 Bypass Signal 80

Saturday, May 9, 2009

5/9/09 - 15:46 Hours. As a heavy rainstorm arrived in the Camillus area, Fairmount was activated for a fire alarm activation at the "Church of the Bells" on Kasson Road. As Fairmount Chiefs were investigating, and Engine 4 was en route to the scene, Fairmount was activated for a Signal 80 Rollover, Eastbound on the Route 5 bypass, reporting two vehicles off the highway, with at least one rolled over. With the Fire Alarm being cleared as a false trip, Engine 4 diverted to the Signal 80, along with all 3 FFD Chiefs. As units entered the highway WAVES Car 1 was arrived and advised units that this would be Eastbound just shy of the Warners Road overpass, with two vehicles off the highway about 100 feet, down an enbankment. Car 1, 3, and E4 arrived and initiated patient care to the victims who had all self extricated themselves. Rescue 1 arrived a short time after and assisted. A total of 6 patients were evaluated by FFD and WAVES with 5 patients being refusals and 1 transported. FFD assisted WAVES in packaging the victim and used a pulley system and stokes basket to get the patient up the embankment to the waiting ambulance.

Units cleared within 30 minutes.

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Fairmount Fire Department *Top 10 Responders* Current as of 4/30/2009. Calls from 1/1/2009 to 4/30/2009.
Calls	Responder
133	Sal Fischetti
132	Chris Isgar
119	Drew Evans
116	Jason Mallore
114	Andy Zysk
100	Scott Clarke
99	Andy Renshaw
87	Larry Gilbert
85	Jake Carlson
78	Sean Morrison